Artwork on new bridge comes from artist with Roanoke roots Gene Marrano March 26, 2019 1 minute read FB photo Mural artist Tucker Mara grew up in Roanoke, went to Patrick Henry High School and now lives in New York City. He was selected to design the artwork now adorning panels on the new Franklin Road Bridge. Share: Post navigation Previous: Peregrine falcons make urban comeback in VirginiaNext: Tech has first NCAA wrestling champ; Liberty forward on NCAA tourney Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026
